Dayton Joint High School - Maple Memories Yearbook (Dayton, PA)

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CA ENDAI2 September- 1.- 5.. DJHS opened its doors for business. We were all happy to be back. QWell, almost all of us!J Our first vacation-Labor Day. After the first two strenuous days, we needed it. October- 3-Lunch was served in the new cafeteria for the 7- 13- 28- first time. The divided lunch period was inaug- urated. Open House-The public got its first official look at the new school building on the Hill. The day of reckoning had arrived. Report cards were distributed. Emotions were mixed. The Juniors sponsored the Halloween Dance, the first big affair of the year. They went all out, decorating with pumpkins, cats, witches, and even a cemetery scene. A good time was had by all. Music was furnished by the greats of our time fvia recordj. November- 11-Veterans' Day was observed by the High School and town folk. Roberta Stover gave a moving and inspiring tribute to Veterans for the assem- bly. Music was by the School Band, under the capable baton of Mrs. Eleanor Stull. 23-Dismissal at 2 p.m. officially began the Thanks- giving vacation. 28-Our vacation continued as the heartiest of the Student Body and Faculty tramped the woods in search of deer fthe four-legged varietyj. 29-Basketball season officially opened with a tussel with Marian Center on our floor. We won. December- 1 -The arrival of the class rings put the Juniors into an uproar. The light in their eyes was some- thing to behold as they Hshowedl' their rings off to anyone who would look and admire. 8-Mr. Donald A. Nselmi, of General Motors, gave a very amusing and informative talk at an assem- bly on 'tPrevieWs for Progress. It proved that science can be fun. 18-The Mixed Chorus and string ensemble presented 23 the annual Christmas Pageant, Story of the Nat- ivity. -This day was divided into three parts. Part One took place in the auditorium where a Christmas program including two skits, music by the Quar- tet, and Carol singing was enjoyed by all. Part Two consisted of parties in the homerooms. Last, but not least, was Part Three-final dismissal for Christmas vacation.

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Ll BEAD ASSISTAN S The duties of the members of the Library Club are varied. If any of the students who come into the library are in doubt about a good non-fiction book, the library as- sistants will help them select new and interesting books as well as to help others find reference material. When the girls aren't busy behind the desk they may be found working on books and magazines to keep them in good condition and arranging books on the shelves. With the performance of these duties, the girls are rendering a real service to the students as well as gaining helpful knowledge for themselves under the guidance of Mrs. Jewart, the Librarian. Row 1-Mrs, Jewart, Ellen Shick, Velma Shick, Peggy Jamison, Betty Wilkinson, Donna Stear. Row 2-Phyllis Brocious, Mary McCaHerty, Joanne McMeans, Barbara Hoffman. 51

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1955-5 January- 31 12- 16- Dayton suffered a mortal blow. Shannock Valley defeated us in basketball, 59-48. District band convened at Blairsville for a three- day stay. Doris Clever, Betsy Seanor, and Em- erson Shick represented Dayton. An atmosphere of sadness prevailed. Mid-term examinations were taken on the 16th and 17th. February- 3-Doris Clever attended State Band at Meadville. 22- The Yearbook Staff breathed a sigh of relief as the last page of copy was sent off to the printer. Nothing to do now but sit tight and wait for the finished product. 29-Nothing special happened on this dateg just want March to remind the girls that it's Leap Year. 15- If Mother Only Knew. The matinee perform- ance of this hilarious Senior Play was given be- fore the student bodyg the evening performance was on the 16th. 'Twas a howling success, ac- cording to the revues by Drama Critics. The 'fRockbusters, the senior male counterpart of the famous Rockettes, brought down the house. 29-Dismissal at 2 p.m. for Easter vacation. April- 3-An extra day's vacation was an unexpected treat. The student body prepared itself for the last lap of the school year. 19-Dayton Music Department acted as host to the M ay- 4, 18- 20- 21-- 22- 28- County Band. The concert was presented to the public on the evening of April 20. Blue Paradise was the theme of the Junior Promg music was by Jimmy Seifert and his Orch- cstra, The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Elaine West and Larry Walker, the Senior reigning Royalty. The Seniors bid farewell to formal classes. On this day they began to practice for their Grand Finale. Baccalaureate services brought the realization that the end was near. lt was a sad occasion. All aboard the chartered buses! The Seniors spent an unforgettable day on this last excursion together as a class. Commencement! With heads held high, we, the Seniors, proudly accepted our High School dip- lomas. The day had finally arrived for us to bid farewell to Dayton Joint High School. THE END. The underclassmen leave the class- rooms of DJHS, not to return until the bells ring again in September.